Jabon
A masculine Persian name meaning "river marsh" or "small stream".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jabon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jabon today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jabon births was 1979 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jabon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jabon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1979
6 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1979 SSA rank
#5,649
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Jabon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jabon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jabon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jabon
The given name Jabon has its origins in the ancient Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "jabun," which means "soap." The name was initially associated with the artisanal craft of soap-making, a revered and essential trade in the Middle East during that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jabon can be found in the historical annals of the Umayyad Caliphate, an Islamic empire that ruled from Damascus between the 7th and 8th centuries. It is believed that Jabon ibn Malik, a renowned soap-maker from the city of Aleppo, gained prominence during this period for his exceptional skills and the high quality of his products.
As the Arabic culture and language spread across the Mediterranean region and beyond, the name Jabon transcended its geographical boundaries. In the 11th century, a celebrated poet and scholar from Cordoba, Spain, known as Jabon al-Andalusi, gained renown for his contributions to literature and philosophy. His works were widely circulated and studied, further cementing the name's presence in the intellectual circles of the time.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt, which ruled from the 13th to the 16th century, a prominent figure named Jabon al-Masri left an indelible mark on the city of Cairo. As a skilled architect and urban planner, he oversaw the construction of several iconic mosques and public buildings that still stand as architectural wonders today.
In the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire witnessed the rise of Jabon Pasha, a skilled military commander and statesman who played a pivotal role in the empire's expansion and consolidation of power. His strategic prowess and diplomatic acumen earned him a place in the annals of Ottoman history.
Crossing the Atlantic, the name Jabon also found its way into the colonial era of the Americas. Jabon de la Cruz, a Cuban freedom fighter and revolutionary, was a prominent figure in the island's struggle for independence from Spanish rule in the late 19th century. His unwavering commitment to the cause of liberation solidified his legacy as a patriotic icon.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who bore the name Jabon throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and eras. The name's rich heritage and cultural significance have endured across centuries, serving as a testament to the enduring influence of the Arabic language and its contributions to various civilizations.
People
Jabon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jabon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jabon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jabon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jabon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jabon a common name?
We classify Jabon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jabon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jabon was 1979, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jabon is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jabon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jabon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jabon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jabon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jabon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jabon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Jabon?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.